FULSHEAR, Texas (KTRK) — The Fulshear City Council voted unanimously to appoint an interim chief of police for the Fulshear Police Department, according to officials.
On Sept. 15, Fulshear City Council voted unanimously to remove longtime Police Chief Kenny Seymour from his position following an independent investigation that city officials said uncovered “overwhelming evidence of misconduct.” Seymour, who has led the department for 15 years, had been on paid administrative leave since late August.
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On Tuesday, David A. Gott was appointed interim chief of police for Fulshear PD. Gott has 44 years of law enforcement experience, including more than 40 years in leadership, supervisory, and command positions, according to Fulshear police.
Gott began his law enforcement career with the Houston Police Department in 1980 and rose from patrol officer to captain, authorities said. Throughout his HPD career, he commanded departments including the homicide division, tactical operations division, internal affairs division, Clear Lake patrol division, and recruiting division.
On Tuesday, Fulshear PD sent a statement regarding Gott’s new position that read in part:
“We look forward to working with Chief Gott, our police officers, city leadership, and community members to strengthen our department, support our personnel, and continue providing the level of public safety our residents deserve. As we begin this next chapter, we look forward to the experience, perspective, and leadership Chief Gott will bring to the Fulshear Police Department.”
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